A patient taking ketoconazole tells a nurse, "I'm also taking over-the-counter cimetidine." The nurse should provide what information?
1. Cimetidine may cause the level of ketoconazole to reach toxic levels in the body.
2. The patient may safely take the cimetidine with the ketoconazole.
3. Cimetidine decreases gastric acidity, which the ketoconazole needs to be absorbed.
4. The patient should take an antacid instead as long as ketoconazole therapy continues.
Correct Answer: 3
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